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The line of sight (LOS) distance from the building's rooftop was approximately 130 yards to the podium where President Trump was speaking. Why the rooftop was not secured and protected raises lots of questions as to why, and whether there was proper oversight within the Secret Service. There were no [[drone]]s up to cover the perimeter and to provide surveillance and warning.<ref>[https://armedforces.press/assassination-attempt-after-action-assessment/ Assassination Attempt - After Action Assessment], By James Waurishuk, ''Armed Forces Press'', July 15, 2024. armedforces.press</ref>  

The line of sight (LOS) distance from the building's rooftop was approximately 130 yards to the podium where President Trump was speaking. Why the rooftop was not secured and protected raises lots of questions as to why, and whether there was proper oversight within the Secret Service. There were no [[drone]]s up to cover the perimeter and to provide surveillance and warning.<ref>[https://armedforces.press/assassination-attempt-after-action-assessment/ Assassination Attempt - After Action Assessment], By James Waurishuk, ''Armed Forces Press'', July 15, 2024. armedforces.press</ref>  

The Secret Service sniper team is said to have had him in their sights for up to 3 minutes before taking him out. The rules of engagement (ROE) prohibited the Secret Service from shooting until the gunman shot first.

The Secret Service sniper team is said to have had him in their sights for several minutes before taking him out. The rules of engagement (ROE) prohibited the Secret Service from shooting until the gunman shot first.

[[File:6693560eb6018-the-assailant-has-been-reportedly-identified-as-20-year-old-thomas-matthew-crooks-of-bethel-park--pe-143733406-16x9.jpeg|left|300px|thumb|Suspected shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks]]

[[File:6693560eb6018-the-assailant-has-been-reportedly-identified-as-20-year-old-thomas-matthew-crooks-of-bethel-park--pe-143733406-16x9.jpeg|left|300px|thumb|Suspected shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks]]

A local [[law enforcement]] officer climbed to the roof and found the shooter, who pointed the rifle at the officer. The officer retreated down the ladder, and the gunman quickly fired toward Trump.<ref>https://apnews.com/article/trump-rally-assassination-attempt-db24c5bfbbe7d09fa2437c3c836bb434</ref>

A local [[law enforcement]] officer climbed to the roof and found the shooter, who pointed the rifle at the officer. The officer retreated down the ladder, and the gunman quickly fired toward Trump.<ref>https://apnews.com/article/trump-rally-assassination-attempt-db24c5bfbbe7d09fa2437c3c836bb434</ref>